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| Youth Sports Related Articles/Links/Resources |
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Youth Sports: 10 Benefits Of Participation
by: Joe Waters
Participation in Youth Sports has steadily been on the rise for the past twenty years. Millions of children
across the country take part in one or more youth sports throughout the year. It is not uncommon for
children to start participating in youth sports as early as four to five years of age.
Based on this information and based on the amount of time that children spend participating in youth
sports, it is critically important that they are provided with an experience that offers them many benefits.
This responsibility falls on the shoulders of the coaches and parents that often volunteer their time to
work with these young athletes.
When an athlete participates in a sport, they will experience many benefits. Some of these will be
short-term and easily recognized. While others will not be as easy to recognize, but will last with the
athlete much longer and will help shape their overall development.
The ten benefits below are most commonly associated with youth sports participation. It is important to
note that in order for these benefits to be recognized and appreciated by the athlete, they must be
included and emphasized in all practice and game plans.
By participating in youth sports, the young athlete will:
1. Develop various sports skills.
2. Develop socializing skills.
3. Develop independence.
4. Develop a sense of achievement, which helps develop a positive self-image.
5. Develop skills of leadership.
6. Learn how to cooperate and compete.
7. Develop agility, coordination, endurance, flexibility, speed and strength.
8. Develop the ability to make decisions and accept responsibilities.
9. Learn to understand and express emotions, imagination, and appreciation for what the body can do.
10. Develop and interest in continuing sports participation as an adult.
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About The Author
Joe Waters runs http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com, a site dedicated to offering players,
parents and coaches the best information, reviews and advice about the game of basketball.
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| Community Links |
| www.spokanesports.org A coalition of regional government, business, and volunteers supporting and managing the efforts to recruit new sporting events and build on their www.sysa.com Multi-sport organization focusing on youth sports participation. Features program details, tournaments and events schedule, and sponsorship information. www.ymcaspokane.org The YMCA of the Inland Northwest has something for everyone! Whether your interest is community service, health and fitness, youth and teen activities, family programs, educational and recreational opportunities or all of the above, there is a place for you at the YMCA! www.spokanebaberuth.org Spokane's premier youth baseball league www.spokanepony.org Spokane's most competitive Baseball league for ages 7U-14U |
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